Tanya Haffner has been awarded a Professional Achievement Honour in recognition of her outstanding personal commitment and exceptional contributions to the profession for over 10 years as a leading educator and communications expert in public health nutrition, with a focus on sustainability.
Up to £2 million over five years to support outstanding academics on a trajectory to become research leaders, enabling them to lead applied health, social care and public health research at professorial level.
Funding of up to £350,000 for health research projects in Scotland, supporting studies across areas including clinical research, health improvement, health protection and health services research.
Up to £50,000 to provide protected research time for registered healthcare professionals with a PhD or MD who are returning to research or at a key clinical academic career transition.
Up to three years of funding for senior clinicians and practitioners at postdoctoral level to undertake research and career development activities, with Allied Health Professionals among the professions prioritised for funding.
Funding for applied health and care research with the potential to directly benefit patients and users of NHS services, with early-career researchers encouraged to lead applications.
Angharad has been honoured with an Ibex in recognition of her significant personal commitment and contribution to the BDA and the profession for over 5 years in the field of paediatric dietetics nationally.
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Funding for applied health and care research that has the potential to directly benefit patients and users of NHS services, with early-career researchers encouraged to lead applications.
A big congratulations to Ogo-Jesu, who has been elected as the BDA Student Rep 2026/27.
We asked Ogo-Jesu why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.
Not only will you soon be looking for your first role in dietetics, where our union will be able to guide and support you, but as soon as you go on your first practice-based learning (placement) we’re here to make sure you have everything you need to navigate the workplace.
Our new Policy and Campaigns Officer for Scotland, Rachel Bushnell, picks out some of the key announcements that could affect the dietetic profession – and the ones BDA members will want to keep a close eye on.
King's College London are inviting registered dietitians working in NHS eating disorder services to take part in a 60-minute online focus group exploring experiences and perspectives of meal support practices.
